Falcons fall, Georgia Tech upsets Miami, Ole Miss tops Georgia & Atlanta United advances
It was a tough weekend for some Atlanta sports fans, with mixed outcomes across teams.
Atlanta United parts ways with head coach, 2 assistant coaches
Atlanta United has dismissed head coach Gonzalo Pineda, as announced by the club today. Assistant Coach Rob Valentino will assume the role of interim head coach effective immediately.
Atlanta United funds 11 new soccer mini-pitches across Georgia
The Peach State will soon have more than 10 new places to play soccer thanks to Atlanta United's Georgia 100 campaign.
Steve Cannon to bid farewell to AMBSE after transformative 8-year tenure
Steve Cannon, vice chairman of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), will be retiring at the end of June. The announcement marks the end of an 8-year tenure which has seen substantial growth and innovation, notably with the launch of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United.
Atlanta United announces plans to expand training facility
Atlanta United has announced plans to expand and enhance the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground.
Watch: Cancer survivor surprised by favorite nurse at Atlanta United game
Edwin was there for Dakota as she went through her most intense treatments in her battle against cancer. Two years later, the young cancer survivor was surprised by her favorite nurse when she was picked to hit the golden spike.
Messi scores dazzling goal in MLS debut, leads Miami over Red Bulls
Lionel Messi scored a dazzling goal in the 89th minute of his Major League Soccer debut
Atlanta United beats Montreal 1-0, ends long skid on road
Brooks Lennon scored early in the second half and Brad Guzan made it stand up as Atlanta United snapped a nine-match winless streak on the road with a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi picks Miami as he joins Major League Soccer
After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.
Arrests made in effigy, ongoing racial abuse cases of Spanish soccer player Vinícius Júnior
The Spanish league has filed nine criminal complaints of cases of racial abuse against Vinícius in the last two seasons, with most of them being shelved by prosecutors.
Giakoumakis, late own goal help Atlanta beat Fire 2-1
Giorgos Giakoumakis became just the second player in MLS history to score in each of his first five starts and Atlanta United used an own goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 Sunday.
Big day for Atlanta's professional sports teams
If there's a good day to be an Atlanta sports fan, today is the day. The Braves, Hawks and Five Stripes are all playing games at home today.
Atlanta United secures first regular-season win against Red Bulls
Atlanta United secured a 1-0 victory over New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in front of 43,511 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Major League Soccer opens 28th season, push for 2026 World Cup begins
Major League Soccer is embarking on its 28th season with a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV.
Former Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes dies in South Florida accident, MLS says
Former Atlanta United defender Anton Walkes died Thursday morning following an accident in South Florida, according to Major League Soccer. Walkes was 25 years old.
Atlanta United releases Josef Martínez as he joins Miami
Striker Josef Martínez, with Atlanta United since 2017, will join Inter Miami CF in a corresponding move.
Atlanta soccer community reacts to sudden death of American journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar
Grant Wahl intimately covered Atlanta United's inaugural season, leading up to the opening of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2017. One year later, Atlanta United won MLS Cup.
Atlanta United's Thiago Almada becomes first MLS player to represent Argentina in a World Cup
Atlanta United midfielder Thiago Almada earned the opportunity of a lifetime, a late call-up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Checkout-free market offers alcohol, hot food at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium swipe or tap their credit card or phone to enter the store, take what they want, and leave without waiting in a checkout line. The store offers packaged drinks — including beer — packaged snacks and hot concessions items.
Atlanta midfielder Sosa banned 3 games for homophobic slur
Atlanta midfielder Santiago Sosa has been suspended for three games and fined by Major League Soccer.